MAKING YOUR OWN
SHURIKEN.
A few shuriken enthusiasts who have been making their own blades have often asked
me about the correct dimensions, shape and weight of traditional and authentic
Japanese shuriken. This has prompted me to start on this page, about making your
own. As it's a learning experience for myself as well as others, this page will
be a continual work in progress; information will be added and updated on this
aspect of the shuriken art as it comes to hand.
I have divided this page into 3 distinct sections, reflecting the different components of the manufacture process, Design, Materials and Manufacture. I will look at both traditional and modern methods in this section as well, so people can experiment with it themselves and perhaps make discoveries of their own.
DESIGN - for plans of shuriken from the various traditional schools
MATERIALS - information about metals, both sources and chemistry etc.
MANUFACTURE - the craft of making shuriken; tools, the process, techniques and skills, as well as examples of the finished product..